Open-ended resources are beneficial in our learning environment...
3 August 2022
Open-ended resources are beneficial in our learning environment to encourage creativity and imagination, develop fine and gross motor skills, provide choice for tamariki and to develop early numeracy, amongst other things.
Loose part play is valued at Buttercups Preschool, where kaiako intentionally present provocations to inspire children's curiosity and discovery, as they explore a range of materials in either a group or individually. We offer age appropriate open-ended resources for both the nursery and preschool, including a range of heuristic play items we offer in a treasure basket. Do your children surprise you when preferring a cardboard box or similar to play with, rather than a toy? #buttercupspreschool_dallington
We love creating, exploring and learning together!
One of our core values at Buttercups Preschools is whanaungatanga. As described in Te Whāriki, this is a sense of whānau connection – a relationship through shared experiences and working together that provides people with a sense of belonging. At Buttercups Preschool, a sense of belonging is evident each day as we observe and experience so many beautiful interactions. Building connections and responsive relationships between teachers, family/whānau and tamariki is at the centre of all that we do. #buttercupspreschool #buttercupspreschoolhuntsbury #ECE #20hoursece #huntsbury #earlychildhoodeducation #whanaungatanga #belonging
We recently welcomed Lynette from Christchurch City Libraries who kindly did a group time with us! Charlie came along too, which was exciting! Ngā tamariki really enjoyed the puppets, pukapuka (books) and waiata (songs)! Thank you to Lynette, as we always treasure her visits! #buttercupspreschooldallington #ECE #20hoursece #dallington #earlychildhoodeducation #buttercupspreschool #chchcitylibraries
There is always important work taking place at Buttercups Preschool! Play based learning is observed within our environment, through exploration, turn-taking, communication and dramatic play, amongst other things! Ngā tamariki are contributing to their learning as they are building knowledge with and alongside others, communicating and finding different ways of being expressive and creative. #ECE #buttercupspreschool Buttercups Preschool Dallington, Buttercups Preschool Huntsbury,
Our four year old tamariki in the Koru group were introduced to the sounds of different drums today! Koru group is our extension time, designed to meet the needs of our eldest children and introduce self-help skills, new experiences, and a range of learning opportunities, ahead of starting school! Sophie, our head teacher pictured, plays the ukulele and/or mandolin at Buttercups daily, and today she brought in some drums for the children to explore! Our new group planning focus is 'Wairua Auaha | The Creative Spirit' and this linked perfectly. Music and movement are wonderful additions to our classroom daily. #ECE # #buttercupspreschool #huntsbury
The children in the nursery enjoy going on lovely hikois to the Shirley Library. Ngā tamariki enjoy looking at all the buses on the journey, and get busy reading books, building with blocks and playing giant connect 4! #community #buttercupspreschool_dallington
We recently planted sunflowers at the front of Buttercups Preschool Huntsbury, Christchurch ! The tamariki have been busy nurturing a variety of seedlings from New World , (thank you to those who gifted us the seeds) and they were ready to plant this week. Along with sunflowers, we also planted other flowers and vegetables in our secret garden!
Brr....the hukarere arrived!
